The Malayalam action thriller L2 Empuraan, starring Mohanlal in the lead role, is set to make its OTT debut on JioHotstar. The film, which was released in March and became the highest-grossing Malayalam film with over 250 crores globally, will begin streaming from April 24 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. L2 Empuraan is a sequel to the 2019 film Lucifer and marks the second installment in the trilogy.
The film, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopi, courted controversy after its release due to certain portions that depicted riots akin to the Gujarat riots in 2002. The makers made some modifications, and Mohanlal apologized for the same. Despite the controversy, the film's success has paved the way for its OTT release.
The post-theatrical streaming rights of L2 Empuraan have been bagged by JioHotstar, and the film will stream in major south languages. The streaming platform announced the release date on social media, generating excitement among fans. It is assumed that the re-censored second version of the film screened at theaters recently will be the one streaming on the platform.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Manju Warrier, Tovino Thomas, and others. With its OTT release, fans can expect to watch the film from the comfort of their homes. The release of L2 Empuraan on JioHotstar is expected to generate significant interest, given the film's success and controversy.